Annoying static from a car's sound system often results from congestion in the radio spectrum in areas packed with AM and FM stations, but that may fade as radio broadcasters, carmakers and consumer ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. While most modern vehicles come equipped with competent car stereos straight from the factory, there is always room ...

Geneva—STMicroelectronics has started to sample what it is calling the industry's first car audio-amplifier with digital input. Direct connection to the digital audio player eliminates the need for ...

All audio systems, including those installed in , SUVs, and trucks are engineered to handle specific ranges of sound frequencies. These range differences explain why some speakers have slightly ...

The humble AM radio has been a permanent fixture in cars for decades, so why are carmakers now trying to remove them from ...

Compare plans tailored to your car & budget. If you’re looking to upgrade the audio quality in your car or fix a broken part of your sound system, the good news is that you can sometimes do it for as ...

Whether an aftermarket car audio system or a factory system that comes with the vehicle, virtually all car radios now come with AM and FM radio and a CD player. But that's now only the beginning of ...

At CES 2026, we saw a firewall-mounted subwoofer solution, tiny bass speakers that offer private thump-thump, and more.

Brian Cooley is CNET's Editor at large and has been with the brand since 1995. He currently focuses on electrification of vehicles but also follows the big trends in smart home, digital healthcare, 5G ...

Before that new car smell has a chance to dissipate, audiophiles often tear into their dashboards and interior panels, gutting the factory radio and speakers for a custom setup. Not being completely ...

To our younger readers, a car without an all-touchscreen “infotainment” system may look clunky and dated, but really, you kids don’t know what they’re missing. Buttons, knobs, and switches all offer a ...

Jim Fosgate, who pioneered sound technology by inventing the first car stereo amplifier and launching an audio company in Heber, has died. Fosgate, who had homes in Heber, Utah, and Indian Wells, ...